March weather forecast
Lima, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Lima, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.9°F (10.5°C) and min 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Entering March, Lima sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's wintry 37.4°F (3°C) to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Lima, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lima, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lima, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Lima, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 12.44" (316mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Lima, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Lima is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lima in March?

In Lima, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.2°F (1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Lima?

In Lima, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Lima?

In Lima, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lima in March?

In Lima, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Lima?

The average day length in March in Lima, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Lima?

On the first day of March in Lima, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Lima?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Lima have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Lima?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lima, IL

Average temperature in March - Lima, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Lima, IL

Average pressure in March - Lima, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Lima, IL

Average wind speed in March - Lima, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Lima, IL

Average humidity in March - Lima, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Lima, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lima, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in March
Lima, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lima, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Lima, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Lima, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lima, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lima, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Lima, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lima, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Lima, IL

Average UV index in March - Lima, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Lima, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Lima, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Lima, IL

Average visibility in March - Lima, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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